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French Madeleine Cookies are golden, shell-shaped cakes with a soft lemon flavor. They bake in minutes and make tea time feel special.
Bake light, buttery French Madeleine Cookies with a hint of lemon zest. These easy shell-shaped cookies are golden, fluffy, and perfect with tea or coffee.
French Madeleine Cookies may look like something from a fancy bakery, but they’re surprisingly easy to bake at home. With just a handful of ingredients, you’ll have golden little shell cakes that taste as good as they look.
Why You’ll Love French Madeleine Cookies
- They bake in under 15 minutes.
- Soft, fluffy texture with a hint of lemon.
- Perfect with tea, coffee, or as a light dessert.
- Classic French treat that looks impressive but is simple to make.
- Kid-friendly and freezer-friendly.
French Madeleine Cookies are simple, elegant, and filled with lemon flavor. They make any coffee break feel special.
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French Madeleine Cookies
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Refrigerator Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 44 minutes
- Yield: 18 depending on size 1x
- Category: Cake, Cookies and Tarts, Cupcakes
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: French
Description
Bake classic French Madeleine Cookies at home with simple ingredients and a hint of lemon. These golden shell-shaped cakes are light, buttery, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 jumbo eggs + 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for greasing pan)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease a Madeleine pan with butter and lightly flour it.
- In a bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale, thick, and foamy (about 3–4 minutes).
- Stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Sift flour and baking powder, then fold gently into egg mixture.
- Fold in melted butter until just combined. Don’t overmix.
- Chill batter in the fridge for 10–15 minutes.
- Spoon batter into molds, filling each about 90%.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes, until the edges are golden and the centers puff.
- Let cool a few minutes, then tap pan to release. Transfer to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
Prepared, tried, and tested by Joy
French Madeleine Cookies capture everything you love about light and buttery bakes. Perfect with tea or as a gift.
French Madeleine Cookies are buttery, golden cakes with a light lemon zest that makes them unforgettable. Their soft texture and delicate shells bring elegance to any table and make every bite feel special.
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